Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 4693
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MISSOULA, MT598064693
D Employer identification number

26-1391012
E Telephone number

(406) 728-9288
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 54,825
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 3,393
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 51,432
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 54,825
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 6,406
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 11,188
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 10,790
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 7,217
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,018
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 26,288
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 62,907
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -8,082
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 29,583
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 21,501
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
29,919
22
29,388
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
1,293
24
4,132
25Total assets......................
31,212
25
33,520
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
1,629
26
12,019
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
29,583
27
21,501
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE IN MT AND NORTHERN ROCKIES; TO GATHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT U OF MT; TO OFFER GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF IRISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE FRIENDS FULLY FUNDED THE IRISH DANCE COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2012. THESE COURSES INCLUDED THE TRADITIONAL COURSE IN STEP DANCING AS WELL AS A NEW OFFERING IN IRISH SEAN-NOS (OLD STYLE) DANCE, A VERY ANCIENT FORM OF DANCE STILL PRACTICED IN THE WEST OF IRELAND. 70 STUDENTS BENEFITTTED FROM THESE CLASSES WHICH ALSO HELPED TO FOSTER A LOVE OF IRISH DANCE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FRIENDS ALSO DONATED MONEY TO THE IRISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL IRISH LANGUAGE TEACHER TO CAMPUS. THE TEACHER WAS ALSO A TRADITONAL DANCER WHO TAUGHT THE SEAN-NOS (OLD STYLE) DANCE CLASS MENTIONED ABOVE. THE FRIENDS REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, SPONSORING TWO MUSICAL EVENTS IN MONTANA IN 2012. THE FIRST, HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012, FEATURED A YOUNG AND UPCOMING IRISH TRADITONAL GROUP, FULLSET, WHO PERFORMED IN BUTTE AND MISSOULA. BOTH OF THESE EVENTS WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL AND ATTRACTED AN AUDIENCE FROM AS FAR AWAY AS SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE CONCERTS. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A SHOW IN DECEMBER, IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA, WHICH FEATURED THE TRADITONAL IRISH BAND, TEADA. THIS SHOW PRESENTED SOME OF THE CUSTOMS, SONGS, HYMNS AND MUSIC TRADITIONAL OF AN IRISH CHRISTMAS AND WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY ALL WHO ATTENDED. AGAIN, THERE WERE OVER 600 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THESE CONCERTS.
(Grants $ 6,406) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 31,626
29 THE ORGANIZATON REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN PROMOTING IRISH CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY IN OTHER WAYS. IN MARCH, 2012, THE GROUP ORGANIZED A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORTED BY OVER 300 PEOPLE, DRAWING MANY FROM OUTLYING AREAS INCLUDING HAMILTON, ANACONDA, HELENA, BUTTE & GREAT FALLS, MONTANA.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 11,373
30 THE FRIENDS ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE IN BUTTE, MONTANA, ONE OF ONLY TWO OFFERED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TO THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE AND TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN IRISH GAELIC CULTURE. THE COURSE HAS GROWN TO ATTRACT STUDENTS WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE, NON-TRADITONAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LEARNING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH SMALL GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TEACHERS SEEKING RECERTIFICATION. THE COURSE ATTRACTED LEARNERS FROM DIFFERENT STATES IN THE WEST AS WELL AS FROM MONTANA. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2012.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 8,138
IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COMMITMENT OF PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND A CLOSER ENGAGEMENT WITH IRISH CULTURE, THE FRIENDS SPONSORED A TRIP TO IRELAND. THIS WAS IN RESPONSE TO A DEMAND FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR A GUIDED TOUR TO THOSE PARTS OF IRELAND FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS EMIGRATED. THE DEMAND FOR SUCH TRIPS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE FRIENDS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR MISSION. A TOTAL OF 18 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TOUR.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 3,439
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 54,576
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
TRAOLACH O'RIORDAINClick to see attachmentEX OFFICIO 10.00 11,250    
PATRICK BYRNEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
JERRY SULLIVANClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 000.00 0    
JUDY WINGClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 2.00 0    
FRANK SHERMANClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
LARRY F DALYClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 000.00 0    
JOHN MONAHANClick to see attachmentTREASURER 000.00 0    
SCOTT JOHNSONClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
JUDY MOLLOYClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
DANETTE RECTORClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
RON BENDERClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 2.00 0    
MIKE O'CONNORClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
BOBO KELLYClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
KIRSTEN GREENClick to see attachmentADMIN ASSIST 20.00 4,350    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletCAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES PC Telephone no. bullet (406) 728-9288
Located at bullet2505 S RUSSELL STMISSOULA,MT ZIP + 4bullet59801
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Employer identification number

26-1391012
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 5,300 39,735 13,297 14,861 3,393 76,586
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 5,300 39,735 13,297 14,861 3,393 76,586
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           6,452
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           70,134
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 5,300 39,735 13,297 14,861 3,393 76,586
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..       27,828   27,828
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           104,414
12
12
51,432
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
67.170 %
15
15
66.940 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Employer identification number

26-1391012
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 4,771 ADVERTISING 2,002 ADVERTISING 1,344 ADVERTISING 439 SUPPLIES 30 TELEPHONE 181 TRAVEL & LODGING 738 TRAVEL & LODGING 3,155 LIABILITY INSURANCE 393 BANK CHARGES 205 MEALS 243 MEALS 50 MEALS 683 PRODUCTION/MUSIC COSTS 8,905 IRISH CULTURAL SUPPLIES 1,250 SUPPLIES 1,141 SUPPLIES 597 SUPPLIES 16 TAXES & LICENSES 70 LICENSES 50 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 25 TOTAL 26,288
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 SHORT-TERM RECEIVABLES 1,293 0 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 0 4,132 TOTAL 1,293 4,132
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 832 0 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 797 1,129 ADVANCE RAFFLE TICKET SALES 0 10,890
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE IN MT AND NORTHERN ROCKIES; TO GATHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT U OF MT; TO OFFER GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF IRISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 THE FRIENDS FULLY FUNDED THE IRISH DANCE COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2012. THESE COURSES INCLUDED THE TRADITIONAL COURSE IN STEP DANCING AS WELL AS A NEW OFFERING IN IRISH SEAN-NOS (OLD STYLE) DANCE, A VERY ANCIENT FORM OF DANCE STILL PRACTICED IN THE WEST OF IRELAND. 70 STUDENTS BENEFITTTED FROM THESE CLASSES WHICH ALSO HELPED TO FOSTER A LOVE OF IRISH DANCE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FRIENDS ALSO DONATED MONEY TO THE IRISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL IRISH LANGUAGE TEACHER TO CAMPUS. THE TEACHER WAS ALSO A TRADITONAL DANCER WHO TAUGHT THE SEAN-NOS (OLD STYLE) DANCE CLASS MENTIONED ABOVE. THE FRIENDS REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, SPONSORING TWO MUSICAL EVENTS IN MONTANA IN 2012. THE FIRST, HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012, FEATURED A YOUNG AND UPCOMING IRISH TRADITONAL GROUP, FULLSET, WHO PERFORMED IN BUTTE AND MISSOULA. BOTH OF THESE EVENTS WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL AND ATTRACTED AN AUDIENCE FROM AS FAR AWAY AS SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE CONCERTS. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A SHOW IN DECEMBER, IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA, WHICH FEATURED THE TRADITONAL IRISH BAND, TEADA. THIS SHOW PRESENTED SOME OF THE CUSTOMS, SONGS, HYMNS AND MUSIC TRADITIONAL OF AN IRISH CHRISTMAS AND WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY ALL WHO ATTENDED. AGAIN, THERE WERE OVER 600 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THESE CONCERTS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 THE ORGANIZATON REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN PROMOTING IRISH CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY IN OTHER WAYS. IN MARCH, 2012, THE GROUP ORGANIZED A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORTED BY OVER 300 PEOPLE, DRAWING MANY FROM OUTLYING AREAS INCLUDING HAMILTON, ANACONDA, HELENA, BUTTE & GREAT FALLS, MONTANA.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 THE FRIENDS ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE IN BUTTE, MONTANA, ONE OF ONLY TWO OFFERED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TO THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE AND TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN IRISH GAELIC CULTURE. THE COURSE HAS GROWN TO ATTRACT STUDENTS WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE, NON-TRADITONAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LEARNING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH SMALL GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TEACHERS SEEKING RECERTIFICATION. THE COURSE ATTRACTED LEARNERS FROM DIFFERENT STATES IN THE WEST AS WELL AS FROM MONTANA. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 2012.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COMMITMENT OF PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND A CLOSER ENGAGEMENT WITH IRISH CULTURE, THE FRIENDS SPONSORED A TRIP TO IRELAND. THIS WAS IN RESPONSE TO A DEMAND FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR A GUIDED TOUR TO THOSE PARTS OF IRELAND FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS EMIGRATED. THE DEMAND FOR SUCH TRIPS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE FRIENDS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR MISSION. A TOTAL OF 18 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TOUR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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TRAOLACH ORIORDAIN  
PATRICK BYRNE  
JERRY SULLIVAN  
JUDY WING  
FRANK SHERMAN  
LARRY F DALY  
JOHN MONAHAN  
SCOTT JOHNSON  
JUDY MOLLOY  
DANETTE RECTOR  
RON BENDER  
MIKE OCONNOR  
BOBO KELLY  
KIRSTEN GREEN